More about the workplace

Husqvarna has employees in more than 40 countries, approximately 85% of whom work outside Sweden.

The average number of employees amounted to 15,720 (16,093) in 2008. The number of temporary employees varies during the year as a result of seasonal variations in Group sales. The number of temporary employees normally peaks during the first quarter and the start of the second quarter, in which the majority of garden products are manufactured. Temporary employees normally account for more than 20% of all employees. The figure for 2008 was approximately 18%. A large share of temporary employees leads to comparatively high employee turnover and also requires that some personnel are given on-the-job training at the start of the season.

All employees have the right to free association and Husqvarna considers that it has a good relationship with its employees as well as the trade unions they belong to.

OLM - open labor market

Husqvarna favors increasing internal recruitment and job rotation. Vacant managerial roles and specialist positions are posted on the Group's internal open labor market, OLM, on the intranet and on the web site under Career.